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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mounts Bay (Penzance) this week:
The surf forecast for Mounts Bay (Penzance) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mounts Bay (Penzance) in the next 12 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 28) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mounts Bay (Penzance) over the next 12 days.
Fri 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 918 | 848 | 480 | 274 | 153 | 6 | 29 | 38 | 85 | 320 | 263 | 135 | 233 | 135 | 426 | 363 | 671 | 142 | 101 | 136 | 175 | 140 | 670 | 1012 | 1556 | 1189 | 2073 | 5649 | 1898 | 686 | 428 | 236 | 281 | 543 | 537 | 384 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | on | cross | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:03PM 5.27 | 7:18AM 5.15 | 7:37PM 5.18 | 7:54AM 4.98 | 8:14PM 5.03 | 8:35AM 4.76 | 9:00PM 4.83 | 9:27AM 4.50 | 10:00PM 4.61 | 10:39AM 4.28 | 11:20PM 4.49 | 12:10PM 4.25 | 12:48AM 4.57 | 1:33PM 4.45 | 2:01AM 4.84 | 2:37PM 4.76 | 2:59AM 5.14 | 3:29PM 5.08 | 3:50AM 5.40 | 4:16PM 5.33 | 4:37AM 5.56 | 5:00PM 5.49 | 5:21AM 5.62 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:47AM 1.13 | 2:04PM 1.22 | 2:22AM 1.27 | 2:39PM 1.41 | 3:01AM 1.46 | 3:19PM 1.64 | 3:47AM 1.66 | 4:08PM 1.86 | 4:47AM 1.85 | 5:16PM 2.03 | 6:07AM 1.90 | 6:44PM 2.00 | 7:35AM 1.72 | 8:08PM 1.74 | 8:47AM 1.38 | 9:13PM 1.37 | 9:45AM 1.04 | 10:08PM 1.02 | 10:36AM 0.78 | 10:59PM 0.77 | 11:24AM 0.63 | 11:46PM 0.63 | 12:09PM 0.60 | |||||||||||||
Fri 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:45 |
| Sunset | 8:34 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | 3 | 9 | 8 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the S by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Mon afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SE by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun night, calm by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Mounts Bay (Penzance) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mounts Bay (Penzance) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Mounts Bay (Penzance) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mounts Bay (Penzance) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Mounts Bay (Penzance)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Mounts Bay (Penzance) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in South Cornwall? If you are looking for accommodation near Mounts Bay (Penzance), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Cornwall, consider staying in Penzance which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around South Cornwall where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Camborne which is 17 km (11 miles) away, Penryn, The Lizard and Falmouth.
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